JOY Drive

1 Nov 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: The Louvre Heist and the Man in the Hat

Arts, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

A Paris jewel theft, a viral photograph, and one sharply dressed stranger. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne from the University of Melbourne unpacks why we’re obsessed with turning ordinary bystanders into internet icons, and what this says about our need for mystery, memes and modern myth-making.

Guest: Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne

Presenter: Andy Mac

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26 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces

Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...

26 Jan 2026

Dr Dee Tomic: Work Participation, Inequality and Feeling Safe at Work

Careers, Psychology, Society & Culture

Work participation isn’t just about skills or effort; it’s shaped by whether workplaces feel safe, welcoming and secure. Dr Dee ...

26 Jan 2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...